“Banners”cji
6/14/11
The early days of war
parades and singing
sending youth to battles
under the banners of joy
yet disguised is death
greed of many others
power and wealthy guile
so hidden in the parade
snappy new uniforms
smiling faces and laughter
somberly to change quick
as the banners rip
aging takes a new pace
youth no longer found
hardened men/women
lonely families at home
distraught at messages
folded flags to enclose
shrouds of thousands
never to again see
banners waving proudly
parades and singing
the early days of war!
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